The social determinants of health are defined as:

The Health Belief Model is a tool that scientists use to try to predict health behaviors.

It posits that messages will achieve optimal behavior change if they successfully target perceived barriers, benefits, self-efficacy, and threats.

The model is based on the theory that a person’s willingness to change their health behaviors primarily comes from their health perceptions.

Choice A, there is no way to predict who perceives they are susceptible to a disease.

Choice B, perceived susceptibility is powerful in explaining preventive behaviors.

Choice D, individuals do not learn through observing others are not major assumptions of the Health Belief Model.

As a nurse consultant developing health promotion activities for elderly patients in an assisted living facility, it would be important to focus on activities that enhance their self-care ability and increase their activity levels.

This can help improve their overall health and well-being.

Choice A, increasing their access to the internet, may be helpful in providing them with information and resources, but it does not directly address their physical health needs.

Choice B, focusing on individual accomplishments, may provide a sense of achievement and motivation, but it does not necessarily address their physical health needs.

Choice D, focusing on peer interaction, may provide social support and engagement, but it does not directly address their physical health needs.